Public Works Safety Specialist

JOB
The Public Works Safety Specialist at the City of Minneapolis will assist in maintaining compliance with all Federal, State and Local regulations and mandates to ensure safe working conditions and practices through leadership, activity monitoring and training.The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Develop, implement and monitor loss control goals and objectives to reduce departmental losses and to ensure that City and department goals and objectives are met.• Provide leadership, direction and motivation to a division management team and staff to gain cooperation and support to attain safety/loss control goal and objectives.• Perform periodic audits, inspections, investigations and monitoring to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local laws, rules and regulations to eliminate financial loss due to penalties assessed for non-compliance.• Investigate and evaluate all time-lost accidents and all first reports/supervisor's reports of injury, including vehicle accidents and damage to determine cause and place appropriate controls and corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence, workers comp claims and liabilities, and conserve resources.• Collaborate with Risk Management and others to development programs which assure compliance with regulatory mandates (DOT, HAZWOPER, AED, EPA, OSHA, etc.).• Monitor, maintain and assist with the maintenance of all-pertinent records, documents and logs in accordance with regulations established.• Research, draft, and maintain contracts on a continual basis procuring services for relevant training programs for employees and management.• Assist management and employees to identify hazardous materials and potentially harmful substances and in consultation with Risk Management, MN OSHA, and others, obtain and interpret MSDS information to ensure proper work practices, labeling and material storage.• Actively promote effective safety communications by acting as a resource, attending meetings at all employee and management levels, and conducting meeting segments to demonstrate clear communication.• Other duties as assigned.Working Conditions: Office and field

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Bachelor's Degree desirable.• Considerable knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations and mandates governing safety in the work place.• Knowledge of the operations of Public Works divisions, policies and procedures.• Knowledge of construction operations.• Familiarity with Worker's Compensation regulations and requirements. • Ability to conduct training sessions on safety and loss prevention related maters.• Ability to conduct investigations, compile and analyze data.• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across the department and enterprise at all levels.• Excellent oral and written communication skills.• Good presentation and interpersonal communication skills. • Good computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.• Seeking an empathetic and proactive individual with strong emotional intelligence to foster supportive and collaborative work environment. In this role, you’ll contribute to a team responsible for guiding, motivating, and mentoring Public Works staff to reach their training requirements while helping the team deliver exceptional results. Must have the ability to understand and respond to others’ needs, manage emotions constructively and build trust while maintaining high morale and productivity